JSU’s Janarius Middleton scored a layup for a 52-50 lead in overtime, but Grambling State pulled ahead 59-56 after Mitchell’s two free throws. Edric Denis tied it at 59 with a 3-pointer, then Ribeiro – who scored nine points – hit his 3 with three seconds left. Denis’ missed a long 3 at the buzzer.

JSU led 21-18 at halftime after shooting 30 percent from the floor to Grambling State’s 21.4 percent. Yettra Specks tied it at 50 with a running floater with 16 seconds left in regulation and JSU got a stop to force overtime.